Dine Out Vancouver Festival Serves up the Tastiest Part of Winter in BC, Canada

The 2013 Dine Out Vancouver Festival will run January 18 to Feburary 3 all across Vancouver, BC. Hundreds of restaurants will participate in the event and each will offer unique three (or more) course prix-fix meals at $18, $28 or $38 per person. Many will pair their meals with British Columbia fine wines and craft beers.

Nearly 70,000 diners are expected to reserve online for the Dine Out Vancouver Festival, with many more making reservations by phone or in person, so now is the time to reserve your accommodations. Why not pair your fine dining experience with the equally fine Greater Vancouver lodging of our member bed and breakfast inns?

Dine Out Vancouver Festival Features the Finest Restaurants in Greater Vancouver, BC

239 Vancouver restaurants are scheduled to participate in the Dine Out Vancouver Festival, including Hawksworth Restaurant, the Vancouver Restaurant of the year!

Events at Dine Out Vancouver Festival Pair Food with Wine, Entertainment and More

This year’s festival events are as delicious as the courses offered by the participating restaurants and include:

PLATED & PAIRED AT THE PUBLIC MARKET

January 18: A unique after-hours tasting of Granville Island’s finest dishes and British Columbia’s greatest wines.

SIDE DISHES

January 19, 23, 26, 30, February 2: Hawksworth Restaurant presents a culinary journey around the world.

OFF THE EATEN TRACK: Best Eats of the East Village

January 19, 26, February 2: A culinary tour of this eclectic neighbourhood to sample from bakeries, delis, restaurants and more.

TWG “TEA-FLIGHT” SERVICE

January 19, 26: The Urban Tea Merchant offers 6 tasting menus along with guided preparation and history.

EDIBLE CANADA SPEAKER SERIES

January 21 – February 1: Diverse 10-part culinary series from Eric Pateman and friends.

RAVIOLI & WINE

January 21: Chef Wout Schipper invites you to an evening of gourmet ravioli and fine wine.

AMUSE BOUCHE: THE TEASER

January 22: Enjoy a cocktail party featuring tapas from Pink Elephant Thai + and a local artist.

PIZZA MAKING & BEER TASTING

January 22, 23: Learn to make your own gourmet flatbread pizza and enjoy it with fresh craft beer.

ACT I, EAT 1: An Imaginary look at the uncompromising life of Thomas Smith

January 22: International conflict photographers are paired with dinner at Steamworks Brewing Co.

ACT I, EAT 1: Look Mummy I’m Dancing

January 23: Edible Canada at the Market becomes the dinner theatre stage for this incredible true story of one boy’s journey to womanhood.

STREET FOOD CITY II

January 23, 24, 25, 26, 27: Street food is back and bigger than ever during midday at carts and trucks all over the city.

DINNER AT THE BIRDCAGE

THE GRAPE DEBATE

February 1: Should British Columbia develop a signature grape varietal?

LE BON GOUT: HIGH FASHION

February 1: Fashion, food, art, and music come together at Bar None at Yaletown.

BREAKFAST WITH THE MASTERS

February 1: Enjoy an exclusive breakfast and a private guided gallery tour of the Ian Wallace Exhibition.

More information, including a full list of restaurants (coming January 7) and more in-depth write ups of the events, Best Bite competition and other activities are available at the Dine Out Vancouver Festival website.

Enjoy many breakfast selections, comfortable guest rooms and the exclusive service & regional knowledge of the innkeepers at locations all across Greater Vancouver, BC. Take advantage of their current Vacouver lodging specials to save on your stay.

What’s Your Dine Out Vancouver Festival Expectation or Experience?

The Dine Out Vancouver Festival has been held since 2003 and has, in those 11 years, become the major winter culinary festival in western Canada.

Please share your plans for this 2013 event and memories of past Dine Out Vancouver events.

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